The Q&A: Laura Tillman
In this week's Q&A, we interview Laura Tillman, author of The Long Shadow of Small Ghosts: Murder and Memory in an American City. Full Story
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Elena Mejia Lutz
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Elena Mejia Lutz was a reporting fellow for The Texas Tribune in 2016, covering state politics and elections. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin, where she double majored in journalism and international relations and global studies. Prior to the Tribune, she worked at the Houston Chronicle as a reporting intern focusing on the Texas Legislature, and also at The Daily Texan as a senior reporter.
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Report: Texas has closed most polling places since court ruling
A report shows Texas leads the nation in the number of polling places that have been closed since a U.S. Supreme Court ruling striking down part of the Voting Rights Act. Full Story
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![During the first week of early voting for the 2016 presidential elections, civil rights lawyers took issue with this sign outside of a polling place in Cuero. It did not mention options for casting a ballot without photo ID.]()
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Electricity complaints filed by Texans continue to decrease, report says
A report shows a nearly 31 percent decline in the number of electricity service-related complaints from last year in Texas. Full Story
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State Rep. Laura Thompson arrested on family assault charge
The Legislature's only independent won a special election in August, and is hoping to retain the House District 120 seat in November. Full Story
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Dan Patrick offers faith-based plan to ease foster care crisis
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants faith-based communities to help find foster and adoptive homes for kids in need. Full Story
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Texplainer: I'm an Anti-Trump Republican. Who Else Can I Vote For?
What's an anti-Trump Republican in Texas to do on Election Day? Aside from leaving the top of your ballot blank, here are your options. Full Story
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Abbott Lays Out Goals on School Choice, Abortion Restrictions
Also, Abbott replaces a pair of "holdovers" on the Texas Ethics Commission. Full Story
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Help Wanted to Investigate Student-Teacher Relationships
Faced with growing state attention on improper student-teacher relationships, the Texas Education Agency is asking lawmakers for hundreds of thousands of additional dollars to help investigate them — plus new legislation. Full Story
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In Dripping Springs, Parents Weigh In on Bathroom Debate
Walnut Springs Elementary School's decision to allow a transgender student, born a boy, to use girls' bathrooms sparked contentious debate during a Monday night meeting of the Dripping Springs School Board. Full Story
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Texas Medical Board's Executive Director Announces Resignation
After almost 16 years with the Texas Medical Board, Mari Robinson announced Wednesday that she is stepping down as executive director. Full Story
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